For the joy of the resurrection among us; for the fruit of faith nourished by the Word and the Sacraments.

Readings

Zechariah 6:1—7:14 Justice and mercy

Romans 16:17–27 Closing greetings

Psalm 110 (morning)

Psalm 66; 23 (evening)

Psalm 46; 93 (evening)

Monday

Prayers

For faith to live in the promises of Holy Baptism; for one’s calling and daily work; for the unemployed; for the salvation and well–being of our neighbors; for schools, colleges, and seminaries; for good government and for peace.

Readings

Zechariah 8:1–23 The coming peace

2 Timothy 1:1–18 The remnant and the Gentiles

Psalm 51 (morning)

Psalm 85; 47 (evening)

Tuesday

Prayers

For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for those struggling with sin.

Readings

Zechariah 9:1–17 The coming king

2 Timothy 2:1–26 The mystery of salvation

Psalm 13 (morning)

Psalm 36; 5 (evening)

Wednesday

Prayers

For marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone; for our communities and neighborhoods.

Readings

Zechariah 10:1—11:3 The restoration of Israel

2 Timothy 3:1–17 Fulfilling the law through love

Psalm 96 (morning)

Psalm 132; 134 (evening)

Thursday

Prayers

For the Church and her pastors; for teachers, deaconesses, and other church workers; for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.

Readings

Zechariah 11:4–17 The flock doomed to slaughter

2Timothy 4:1–18 Judging others

Psalm 116 (morning)

Psalm 26; 130 (evening)

Friday

Prayers

For the preaching of the holy cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and for the spread of His knowledge throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and oppressed; for the sick and dying.

Readings

Zechariah 12:1—13:9 The Lord will give salvation

Titus 1:1—2:6 Christ the hope of Jews and Gentiles

Psalm 85 (morning)

Psalm 25; 40 (evening)

Saturday

Prayers

For faithfulness to the end; for the renewal of those who are withering in the faith or have fallen away; for receptive hearts and minds to God’s Word on the Lord’s Day; for pastors and people as they prepare to administer and receive Christ’s holy gifts.

Readings

Zechariah 14:1–21 The coming Day of the Lord

Titus 2:7—3:15 Paul plans to visit Rome

Psalm 61 (morning)

Psalm 138; 98 (evening)

Prayer for Divine Guidance

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with Your most gracious favor, and further us with Your continual help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in You we may glorify Your holy name and finally, by Your mercy, obtain eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Preparing for Sunday, February 4, Sexagesima

Readings

Isaiah 55:10–13 The Word accomplishes its purpose

2Corinthians 11:19—12:9 Paul’s suffering as an apostle

Luke 8:4–15 The parable of the sower

Hymns

655 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

824 May God Bestow on Us His Grace

523 O Word of God Incarnate

730 What Is the World to Me

578 Thy Strong Word

Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.